Movies to see in 2013

“A Good Day To Die Hard”: In the latest installment of the “Die Hard” series, John McClane goes to Russia to help his son, Jack. While there he realizes that Jack is working for the CIA and the father and son team up. Directed by John Moore, starring Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney. Releases Feb. 14.

“After Earth”: Will Smith and Jaden Smith team up in this film as a father and son who explore a planet that was evacuated by humans 1,000 years ago. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Releases June 7.

“Despicable Me 2”: A second installment of “Despicable Me” hits theaters this summer when Gru and the girls return in “Despicable Me 2.” Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. Voices by Steve Carell, Al Pacino and Kristen Wiig. Releases July 3.

“Elysium”: This futuristic film is set in 2159. A man tries to equalize the world in which the wealthy live in a space station and the rest live on a ruined Earth. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. Releases Aug. 9.

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”: In the newest installment of “G.I. Joe,” the G.I. Joes must face their enemy, Cobra, but also threats within their own government. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Starring Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. Releases March 29.

“The Host”: Melanie Stryder has been injected with an alien soul, Wanda. Instead of carrying out the alien mission of taking over Earth, Wanda bonds with Melanie and tries to free the humans. Directed by Andrew Niccol. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger and Jared Howe. Releases March 29.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: After winning The Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return back to District 12, only to learn they will have to participate in the Quarter Quell – a competition to the death between all past Hunger Games winners. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. Releases Nov. 22.

“Man of Steel”: This new version of Superman tells the story of an alien baby who si raised on Earth. He uses his special abilities to protect Earth. Directed by Zack Snyder. Starring Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Amy Adams. Releases June 14.

“Monsters University”: The latest in the “Monsters Inc” franchises showcases the relationship between Mike and Sulley when they were at the University of Fear. Directed by Dan Scanlon. Voices by Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi. Releases June 21.

“Oz: The Great and Powerful”: A stage magician who finds himself in a fantasy world tries to out-smart three enchantresses. Directed by Sam Raimi. Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz. Releases March 8.

“Red 2”: The retired CIA agents – who have been labeled “Retired Extremely Dangerous” – are back to take on international enemies. Directed by Dean Parisot. Starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins. Releases Aug. 2.

“Star Trek Into Darkness”: Captain Kirk leads the Enterprise on a manhunt into a war to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana. Releases May 17